Adam Williams

Dr. Adam Williams serves as Associate Professor of Public Administration in the Department of Philanthropy/Public Administration/Real Estate at Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship. Previously, he held faculty positions at Kennesaw State University (2 years) and the University of Illinois Springfield (5 years).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University
• M.A. in Political Science, University of Alabama
• B.A. in Political Science, Franklin College (Franklin, IN)

His research spans public procurement systems, public sector budgeting, human resource management, public organization theory, and sustainability integration in government operations. Recent scholarship analyzes voice-advice sharing dynamics in public organizations, sustainable procurement cost-benefit frameworks, and MPA/MPP curriculum development. His work demonstrates consistent focus on practical applications for public sector challenges, particularly examining how procurement policies drive sustainable economic development and how organizational structures enable collaborative networks.

Dr. Williams actively contributes to academic discourse through journal reviews (Public Administration Review, Journal of Public Procurement) and conference presentations at ASPA, NASPAA, and NIGP forums. His teaching includes PUB 5439 Administrative Law and Ethics in the Public Sector, reflecting his expertise in regulatory frameworks and ethical governance.